Community Engagement

What It Is Internships are educational opportunities for students, and sometimes non-students, achieved by performing work, being mentored, and receiving other training at a business or non-profit organization. Internships allow the intern to become familiar with industries that interest them, network in those fields, and gain practical work experience. While …

Shannon recently completed a master’s degree in Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on the religious dimensions of social and environmental justice movements in the twentieth-century American South. Before moving to North Carolina, Shannon...
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What It Is Employee volunteering is when employees perform work in the community with some form of support and/or encouragement from their employer. There could be several variations on this theme including: Employee Volunteering: Employees take part in volunteer activities through their workplace. Employers value, encourage, and support these activities, but …

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What It Is Sponsoring a community organization is when an organization provides funding or support to a nonprofit organization or a community event. In return for its support, the sponsoring organization gets exposure to a target audience. Generally, large companies sponsor large events. However, part of the increase in corporate …

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What It Is A charitable donation is a tangible gift, such as money, goods, or services, to a public or private nonprofit organization. Why It Matters Charitable donations can help an organization improve its bottom line, increase company morale, and strengthen community relations. Charitable donations to eligible non-profits are tax deductible. …

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